If you think long and hard about your favorite snack foods, chances are that bars are close to the top of the list. It’s hard not to love these convenient and tasty bites. Not only can you take a snack bar pretty much anywhere (they are lunchbox-, briefcase-, and suitcase-friendly), but the market is practically flooded with options for almost every diet. And before you worry that a snack bar is basically the same thing as a sugar bomb, rest assured that a variety of brands are raising the bar when it comes to this beloved snack category. From organic, superfood ingredients to protein boosts and low-sugar options, hitting the bar has never been so healthy.

Snack Packing Tips for Travel

Whether you’re gearing up for a road trip, plane travel, or just a long day on-the-go, packing snacks that will stand up to your busy schedule is practically an artform. Here are a few go-to tips:

Choose a sturdy storage container that won’t smush or collapse in on your munchies.

Be sure to include protein to stay fueled (either protein bars or jerky are good options).

Top Bar Brands

Clif Bar’s wide range of energizing snack bars are all made with sustainable, organic ingredients. Fuel your adventure with great-tasting, wholesome snacks that are convenient to enjoy at home or on the go.

As its name suggests, KIND believes that kindness can change the world. From nut bars to granola, every KIND product is non-GMO, and there’s even a low-sugar line with bars containing 5 grams of sugar or less.

Every Larabar bar is sulfite-free, non-GMO, and Fair Trade certified. Plus, they’re naturally sweet and crafted from just a handful of plant-based ingredients (including nuts and dried fruit) so you don’t have to worry about questionable additives.

This grain-free, superfood-loaded bar is made with cashews, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, coconut, coconut oil, almonds, chia seeds, cashew butter, and hemp seeds to get you through those midday lulls.

Just as tasty as your standard cereal bar, this gelatin-free, gluten-free take on the time-honored favorite includes organic rice and quinoa along with organic cocoa powder. Plus, it has the same ooey gooey goodness as the classic.

Best Vegan Bars

They may look deceptively simple, but these animal-free bars deliver two whole servings of fruit. Try the apple and cherry combo, which delivers antioxidants and minerals, and is a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.

If you’ve got a thing for this nostalgic, jam-filled favorite, it’s time to try your hand at a batch. This gluten-free recipe includes black mission figs, almond flour, tapioca flour, and coconut flour along with honey for a touch of sweetness.

It’s tough to break up with candy bars so why not keep the love alive with this healthier take on the popular chocolate bar. The ingredients include dark chocolate, medjool dates, puffed brown rice, roasted peanuts, and peanut butter.

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